The Congress relies on CBO’s work to prepare its annual budget plans, review the President’s budgetary proposals, and assess the budgetary effects of legislation. CBO’s Budget Analysis Division seeks an experienced agricultural economist to work in its Natural and Physical Resources Cost Estimates Unit. The analyst will share responsibility for a variety of federal programs involving agriculture, particularly the activities of the Commodity Credit Corporation and the Federal Crop Insurance Program. Duties include preparing detailed estimates of federal expenditures over the next decade for agriculture programs assuming the continued operation of current laws and for legislative proposals to amend those laws. The Congress relies on CBO’s work to prepare its annual budget plans, review the President’s budgetary proposals, and assess the budgetary effects of legislation.  CBO’s agricultural analysts work closely with Congressional staff and agency officials; they have wide-ranging responsibilities and play a significant role in the annual budget process and the development of periodic farm bills. Qualifications Candidates for this position should have an advanced degree in economics, preferably agricultural economics. At least 5 years’ experience analyzing the supply and demand for agricultural commodities is required, as is experience analyzing federal land conservation programs, crop insurance, or price and income support programs of the Commodity Credit Corporation. Candidates must have excellent analytical and computer modeling skills and the ability to handle several analytic issues simultaneously and to independently complete projects under tight deadlines. Candidates must also possess strong oral and written communications skills, especially the ability to communicate complex material clearly and concisely to colleagues, Congressional staff, Members of Congress, and the public. Knowledge of the federal budget process is desirable. Salary and Benefits Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications. CBO offers excellent benefits and an appealing work environment. How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, résumé, salary history, brief writing sample, and contact information for three references online.  Only complete applications will be considered. Although there is no deadline, this position may be closed when CBO has received a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates. This position is governed by the Veterans Employment in Opportunities Act, as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.     Because this position is covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, the following categories of people may be eligible for preference in the hiring process relative to other applicants: veterans who have separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after serving on active duty in the armed forces during a war, in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or during particular defined periods; disabled veterans; and the mother, spouse, or unmarried widow or widower of certain veterans.   To claim this preference, an applicant must identify himself or herself as eligible for veterans' preference in the Self-Identification for Veterans' Preference section of the application and must complete and submit CBO's Veterans' Preference Eligibility Form   together with the supporting documentation specified on that form within two weeks of applying (or no later than the deadline if the position has a deadline) to  veoa@cbo.gov . Applicants may obtain a copy of CBO's Veterans' Preference in Appointments policy by submitting a written request to  careers@cbo.gov .   Contact Nancy Fahey, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D